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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0029893_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190208ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality February 8, 2019 Mr. Alexander Heitbrink and Ms. Laura Haskin via Email 1125 Crowell Dairy Road Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079 Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection Wastewater Surface Irrigation System Permit #WQ0029893 Union County Dear Mr. Heitbrink and Ms. Haskin: Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) staff conducted a compliance inspection on February 6th, 2019, primarily to review permit requirements for owner weekly/monthly inspections and documentation; and, view the land application site, since wet weather conditions have created ponding issues throughout the region. There were no ponding issues observed at the time of inspection. All system components for this new installation were recently certified by an engineer on January 29th, 2019. The MRO would like to thank Ms. Laura Haskin for her time during the inspection. Please contact Maria Schutte by email or phone (Maria. Schutte(a)ncdenr.gov or 704-235-2184) should you have questions about the inspection report or your permit. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: F161F969A2D84A3... Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment(s): WQ0029893 Inspection Report CC: Todd Harrell (AQWA) Tammy Sanders (AQWA) NORTH CAROHNA � D E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 o.namremor �w.c�giuuei� /`� 704.663.1699 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0029893 Effective: 11/02/17 Expiration: 10/31/22 owner: Alexander M Heitbrink SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Crowell Dairy Rd. SFR County: Union Crowell Dairy Rd Region: Mooresville Indian Trail NC 28079 Contact Person: Alexander M Heitbrink Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From 1-85 take 1-485S toward Matthews, take exit 44 and turn onto NC 218S (Fairview Rd.), follow NC 218S for —4.1 mi., turn R onto Crowell Dairy Rd and follow for —0.3 mi., the Heitbrink Property is on the left. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 02/06/2019 EntryTime: 03:10PM Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte Secondary Inspector(s): Exit Time: 03:50PM Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection UV Drip or Irrigation General (See attachment summary) Phone: 704-663-1699 Compliance Evaluation Septic Tank Pump Tank Page: 1 Permit: WQ0029893 Owner - Facility: Alexander M Heitbrink Inspection Date: 02/06/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) staff conducted a compliance inspection on February 6th, 2019, primarily to review permit requirements for owner weekly/monthly inspections and documentation; and, view the land application site, since wet weather conditions have created ponding issues throughout the region. There were no ponding issues observed at the time of inspection. All system components for this new installation were recently certified by an engineer on January 29th, 2019. The MRO would like to thank Ms. Laura Haskin for her time during the inspection. Please contact Maria Schutte by email or phone (Maria.Schutte@ncdenr.gov or 704-235-2184) should you have questions about the inspection report or your permit. Page: 2 Permit: WQ0029893 Owner - Facility: Alexander M Heitbrink Inspection Date: 02/06/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Permit Status Yes No NA NE # Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? ❑ ❑ ❑ # If not, does the resident rent from the Permittee? ❑ ❑ ❑ Change of Ownership form needed? (Mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑ ❑ If YES, who is the contractor (include contact info)? The permittee contracts with AQWA for 6 month routine check-ups and as needed repairs. Comment: A system has been permitted for construction on this site since 2006, but was just recently installed and certified by an engineer on January 29th, 2019. Septic Tank Yes No NA NE *** The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ❑ ❑ ❑ If YES, describe if known and proof (include date pumped): MRO staff met with the owner primarily to review permit requirements for owner weekly/monthly inspections and documentation; and, view the land application site, since wet weather conditions have created ponding issues throughout the region. There were no ponding issues observed at the time of inspection. Per previous comments, this is a new, recently certified system. Tanks and pumps were not evaluated. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑ If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? New system. Comment: Under contract with AQWA. Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Yes No NA NE *** Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked/leveled every 6 months and vegetative growth shall be removed manually. *** # Is system something other than a sand filter? ❑ ❑ ❑ # If YES, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.) Textile # Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑ If maintenace is required, explain: System was installed by Sid Gaskins and will be maintained by AQWA technicians. Comment: NA. Disinfection UV Yes No NA NE *** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection. *** Is UV working? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 Permit: WQ0029893 Owner - Facility: Alexander M Heitbrink Inspection Date: 02/06/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation # Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge) Reason for Visit: Routine Owner. Display reading 0.34 intensity units. Comment: As noted previously, MRO staff discussed weekly checks and documentation with Ms. Haskin, who knew how to access the UV display at the instrument panel. Pump Tank Yes No NA NE *** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge)" Is the pump working? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Last functional test: Alarm sounded 2-2-19. Comment: Owner heard alarm and AQWA repaired system on 2-2-19 for a "stuck" rain sensor that caused high water volume and tripped the alarm. Pumps were not running at the time of inspection and MRO staff did not request the owner to open tanks during this visit. Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE *** Irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as designed. *** # Type of system (DRIP or IRRIGATION): Drip. # If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: NA. Are buffers and setbacks adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of ponding and runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the entire irrigation area? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: All plumbing is newly installed. This system was not dosing to the field site at the time of inspection. General Yes No NA NE # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has resident had any sewage problems? ❑ ❑ ❑ If YES, explain: Tank lids are secured with typical hex screws. Does the system match the permit description? ❑ ❑ ❑ If NO, explain: NA. Is the system compliant? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible) ❑ ❑ ❑ If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks NA. Page: 4 Permit: WQ0029893 Owner - Facility: Alexander M Heitbrink Inspection Date: 02/06/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: None. Page: 5